The Mar-a-Lago Raid: Trump Must Not Escape Rule of Law By Dr Dan Dixon — Analysis 24 August 2022The Department of Justice investigation into Donald Trump’s possession of classified documents has recently come into light. What consequences will the former president, and America, face? Read More
The Current State of Democracy in Tunisia By Professor Fethi Mansouri — Analysis 24 August 2022President Kais Saied has initiated a constitutional referendum in Tunisia. This could have serious implications for a country once championed as the singular Arab democracy. Read More
An Australia-Korea Hydrogen Economy to Support Southeast Asia towards 2050 By Shaun Cameron — Analysis 24 August 2022Australia and Korea both have zero-emissions targets for 2050, but a lack of knowledge and understanding have limited cooperation. A hydrogen economy could offer potential not just for Australia and Korea, but for all of East and Southeast Asia. Read More
What to Watch in the 2022 Fiji General Election By Dr Stewart Firth — Analysis and Editors' Picks 23 August 2022For the first time, prime minister and coup maker Frank Bainimarama faces the possibility of defeat. Can democracy survive the coming elections in Fiji? Read More
Myanmar’s Kangaroo Courts Hand Aung San Suu Kyi Another Six-Year Term While Sean Turnell Pleads Not Guilty By Dr Adam Simpson — Analysis 18 August 2022Myanmar’s junta continues to pursue a baseless campaign against former leader Aung San Suu Kyi in the nation’s courts. But many others, like Sean Turnell, an Australian academic and advisor to Suu Kyi, have been caught in the political crossfire. Read More
Pakistan: 75 Years of Independence — At Best a Mixed Report Card By Dr Claude Rakisits — Analysis 17 August 2022Pakistan has been independent for 75 years. However, the country is still plagued by deep structural problems that have hindered its political and economic development. Read More
It’s Time to Reform the United Nations Security Council By Anil Anand — Analysis 11 August 2022The P5’s veto power has disempowered general consensus and subjugated member states, creating unequal nations in an institution of equals. It is time for change. Read More
The Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Is a Pragmatic Initiative By Dr Cong S. Pham — Analysis 11 August 2022The Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment is a new G7 initiative. Following the lead of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the program has the potential to benefit developing and developed countries alike. Read More
Al-Zawahiri’s Death and its Impact on the Future of Al-Qaeda By Dr Michael G. Zekulin — Analysis 11 August 2022Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by a drone strike late last month. While his death is significant, it is unlikely to be the death knell of his terrorist network. Read More
Lithuania and Russia’s Kaliningrad: Analysing the Most Recent “Crisis” That Shook the EU By Dr Ausra Park — Analysis 11 August 2022Lithuania’s attempts to ban the passage of sanctioned goods to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad has provoked Putin’s ire. Though the resulting crisis has been complex, Vilnius may have emerged as the loser. Read More